- Sling Freestream Becomes an Industry Leader for Free Sports
Programming
- Sling Freestream Has Added More Than 100 FAST Channels Since
February Launch
- Sling Freestream Offers 35+ Sports, 100+ Entertainment and
45 News Channels Free
ENGLEWOOD, Colo., May 4, 2023
/PRNewswire/ -- SLING TV today announced its free ad-supported
streaming television (FAST) service, Sling Freestream, has added
more than 100 channels since its launch in February. It offers more
than 335 channels – completely free! Sling Freestream is now an
industry leading service for free sports television, featuring
customer favorites like Barstool Sports, ESPN On Demand, NBA On
Demand, Lacrosse TV, Pac-12 Insider, Pickle TV, and many more.
Additionally, this week Sling Freestream introduced 12 new
exclusive channels with popular programming ranging from history
and crime to kids and classics.
"This milestone is just the beginning of what we have in store
for Sling Freestream," said Gary Schanman, group president, SLING
TV. "We are charging full steam ahead to deliver unparalleled free
live sports, news and entertainment for consumers to watch popular
games, catch up on the latest headlines or enjoy award-winning TV
shows, all for free."
New Sling Freestream Exclusive Channels:
- Living History: Spark your curiosity with Living History
films. Stream documentaries that inspire, enlighten and
entertain.
- Film Shorts: Don't have the time to sink into a new
show? Film Shorts is home to programming under 40 minutes in
length. Quickly explore thrillers, comedy, dramas and more.
- Latino Cinema: Enjoy Spanish-language movies of all
genres on Latino Cinema. Dive deep with Latin directors and
performers in comedy, drama, action and adventure.
- Her TV: Home to female entertainment that entertains,
inspires and uplifts. Enjoy female-led stories and performances
24/7.
- Ambient Cinema: Showcases slow and ambient programming
designed for lean-back viewing. Sit back and relax with calming
landscapes, music and performances.
- For the Culture: Celebrates Black culture and
storylines. The diverse mix of entertainment ranges from dramas and
documentaries to thrillers and action movies.
- The Classics: Revisit the past with riveting classics.
The culturally classic programming produced before 2010 includes
westerns, comedies and dramas.
- Crime Scenes: Uncover the truth with a range of
documentaries, dramas and thrillers dedicated to the true crime
genre.
- Movie Hub: Home to all things style, culture and
entertainment, offering a diverse range of content for all to
enjoy.
- Screams & Scares: Watch adrenaline-inducing horror
movies anytime with Screams & Scares. 24/7 scares from the
classics and beyond.
- The Playground: The playground made for your living
room. Sing songs, dance and read along with animated characters
created for kids ages three to ten.
- Suspense: Home to all things suspense and thriller. The
diverse content ranges from crime and sci-fi to action dedicated to
the thriller genre.
"We're constantly aiming to offer more of what consumers want,
and with our new channels we thoughtfully curated content, from
horror and thriller movies to kids TV, and Black and women-led
programming, to create unique channels exclusively for Sling
Freestream users," Shanman added.
Sling Freestream now offers more than 35 sports, 100
entertainment and 45 news channels with no payment or credit card
required. SLING plans to continue its FAST growth by introducing
more domestic sports, entertainment and news channels, plus dozens
of foreign language international channels and On Demand content
throughout 2023.
Adding to its complete entertainment experience, Sling
Freestream users have the ability to effortlessly subscribe to more
than 50 standalone streaming services (AMC+, discovery+, MGM+,
SHOWTIME, etc.) and/or add a SLING Orange and/or SLING Blue base
service.
In addition to free content, SLING Orange and/or SLING Blue
continue to offer unbeatable value for top channels such as
A&E, AMC, Bravo, CNN, ESPN, NFL Network, TBS, TLC, TNT,
USA, and more. SLING stands apart
in offering consumers the flexibility to choose the service that
fits their needs, rather than settling for a costly bundle. SLING
Orange and/or SLING Blue are the best value in live TV, delivering
top networks and the most popular content starting at an unmatched
$40-a-month price.
Visit here to access Sling Freestream and learn more.
ABOUT SLING TV
SLING TV is an Emmy® Award-winning live streaming TV service
that provides more than 800 channels from today's most popular
networks across its general market, Latino and international
services. It is available on all major streaming devices, smart
televisions, tablets, game consoles, computers and smartphones.
SLING TV offers two general market streaming services, SLING Orange
and SLING Blue, that collectively feature content from
ABC/Disney/ESPN, FOX, NBC, AMC, A&E, AXS, Discovery, Scripps,
Turner, Viacom, NBA TV, NFL Network, NHL Network, Pac-12 Networks,
GSN, Hallmark, SHOWTIME, STARZ and MGM+. SLING TV offers customers
access to free content via Sling Freestream, à la carte channels
and services, plus Pay-Per-View events and movies on demand. SLING
TV provides a suite of à la carte and add-on Spanish-language
services and packages tailored to English-dominant, bilingual and
Spanish-dominant U.S. households. SLING TV is the leading U.S.
provider of foreign-language programming, with more than 300
channels in over 20 languages. Additionally, SLING TV offers a
variety of local channel solutions through the AirTV brand, which
provides products and services that simplify the modern
over-the-air (OTA) entertainment experience. Visit sling.com and
AirTV.net for more information. SLING TV L.L.C. and AirTV L.L.C.
are wholly owned subsidiaries of DISH Network Corporation (NASDAQ:
DISH).
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